Home > Illinois > Douglas County > Tuscola

Bear Creek School

556 N County Road 325 E Tuscola, IL 61953

Tel: (217) 578-2259

www.tbcs.org

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 36 students
Yearly Tuition: $30,300
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

View full size Get directions

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

About the School

Bear Creek School in Tuscola, IL, serves 36 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, supported by 2 teachers.
Established in 1988, Bear Creek School has an Amish orientation and other religious affiliation.
Annual tuition is $30,300, with access to 13 Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
The school is located near other private schools within 10 miles, including Pleasant View School and Prairie Lane Amish School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 36 students
Yearly Tuition: $30,300
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Amish

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Students By Grade

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bear Creek School
1	7
2	2
3	4
4	8
5	4
6	6
7	3
8	2

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded

1988

School Motto

CREDO UT INTELLIGAM

Student Body

Total Students

36 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

69%

Average Class Size

16 students

Number of AP Courses

13 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other special emphasis association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$30,300

View national tuition avg.

Application URL

Online Application

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bear Creek School cost?

Bear Creek School's tuition is approximately $30,300 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Bear Creek School?

The application deadline for Bear Creek School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

Endorse Bear Creek School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

October 06, 2026

How Much Unstructured Time Does Your Child Have?

Learn why unstructured time matters during a private school day, how recess, lunch, free periods, and transitions affect students, and what parents should evaluate before enrolling.

October 06, 2026

What Happens When Bullying Continues Outside School?

Learn how private schools may respond when bullying continues through social media, texts, gaming, and off-campus activities, and what parents should document, report, and expect.

October 06, 2026

How Private Schools Handle Food Allergies

Learn how private schools manage food allergies, from emergency plans and epinephrine access to cafeteria procedures, staff training, field trips, and the questions parents should verify before enrolling their child.

Request Info

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password:

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Illinois is $9,544 for elementary schools and $14,315 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).